**Plateau State Takes Step Towards Creating State Police** In a bid to strengthen the security architecture of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated a 14-member State Advisory Committee on State Police. The committee, which held its inauguration ceremony at the Rayfield Government House in Jos, is expected to provide recommendations on the concept of State Police within Nigeria's federal structure. This move is part of efforts to deepen and strengthen Nigeria's internal security framework, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's call for reforms to enhance effective policing across the country. The committee's terms of reference include examining the constitutional and legal frameworks governing policing in Nigeria, reviewing national policy proposals, and assessing the security challenges facing Plateau State. The committee, comprising security experts, scholars, and public policy practitioners, is chaired by DIG Habila Joshak (retd.) and includes notable members such as Brig. Gen. Gakji Shipi (retd.), AIG Bashir Makama (retd.), and Prof. Jamila Nasir. The Director General of the Plateau state Peace Building Agency, Dr Julie Sanda, will serve as the Secretary. The committee's mandate includes conducting a feasibility study on the establishment, structure, and operational viability of State Police in Plateau State. This is expected to guide the state in developing a framework that aligns with constitutional provisions, national security priorities, and the state's security realities. The creation of State Police has been a topic of discussion in Nigeria for some time, with many calling for a more decentralized and community-driven policing approach. Plateau State's initiative is seen as a step in the right direction, as it seeks to address the unique security challenges facing the state. As the committee embarks on its assignment, Nigerians are watching with interest to see how the recommendations will shape the future of policing in Plateau State and beyond.